I just realized that I haven't posted anything all week. Sorry Laura. Well, I had a chance to see my new friends again today and it was nice. Everyone seems to be in good spirits and feeling good.   Some did good and some had a slow start. The thing we all have to remember is that this is a six month contest. Six Months! Well, five now but you get what I am saying. The real test is going to be seeing who can keep this up for the entire contest.   I am proud of everyone. I had a good start. OK, I'll tell you. I lost thirteen pounds. Some people lost more, some lost less, but we all are still in this for the long run. I have to say thanks to my friend Barb for the hug this morning. You have an amazing personality and an infectious outlook on life.   I wish more people in this world had your attitude. It would be a much better place to live. Well, I guess now what I have to do is come up with my strategy for the second month. I think that I could probably post a bigger loss next month, but that isn't the way to do it.   I think that slow and steady will give me the results that I want. OK, enough blabbering. Like Barb said, "some of our blogs are just to prolific to read". You crack me up Barb. When this is all over, we are going to have a real beer, none of that light garbage. Talk to you all soon.   Keith